EDD appeal timeline - how long to wait after filing my appeal?

My appeal took like 3 MONTHS!!! The system is completely broken. They expect us to wait forever with no income while they take their sweet time deciding if we deserve benefits that we paid into. I had to borrow money from family just to survive. Good luck but don't expect anything soon.

The appeal process typically takes 6-8 weeks to get scheduled for a hearing, but it can be longer depending on their current backlog. After you get the acknowledgment letter, the next thing you'll receive is the hearing notice about 7-10 days before your actual hearing date. Make sure all your documentation is organized and ready - proof of your last day worked, any communication with your employer, etc. The judge will want to see evidence supporting your side of the story.

While you're waiting for your appeal to be processed, I'd recommend trying to speak with an EDD representative to see if there's any way to expedite your case due to financial hardship. Getting through to EDD can be nearly impossible though - I spent weeks calling hundreds of times. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. The rep I spoke with was able to give me more specific information about my appeal timeline and marked my case as urgent due to my situation.

my sister had an appeal last year and it took exactly 43 days from when she sent the appeal form to getting the hearing date. then another two weeks until the actual hearing. she won her appeal btw. the judge was super nice.

I had an appeal hearing back in January and waited about 5 weeks for the hearing date. But then I got a letter saying it was postponed another 3 weeks! So frustrating! But on the plus side when I finally won my appeal (for a similar issue about reporting my last day incorrectly), I got all the backpay from the weeks I was waiting. So at least you should get all that money eventually if you win.

The current average wait time for appeals in California is 45-60 days before getting a hearing date scheduled, and then typically 10-14 days after that before the actual hearing occurs. However, your location within California can affect this timeline - some offices have longer backlogs than others. You can call the Appeals Board directly at 1-800-300-5616 to check on your appeal status, though getting through is difficult. Important: continue certifying for benefits every two weeks while your appeal is pending. If you win your appeal, you'll receive all back benefits for properly certified weeks.

im on my second appeal bc they messed up again after i won the first one lol. first one took 9 weeks second one going on 6 weeks now. dont believe anyone who says itll be fast its never fast with edd

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago - also got disqualified for reporting issues and had to appeal. Mine took about 7 weeks total from filing the appeal to getting the hearing scheduled. I know 17 days feels like forever when you're stressed about rent, but you're still relatively early in the process. One thing that helped me was calling my local assembly member's office - they have caseworkers who can sometimes help expedite EDD issues or at least get you better information about where your case stands. Also, if you haven't already, start looking into local food banks and rent assistance programs in your area to help bridge the gap while you wait. The waiting is brutal but hang in there - most people do win their appeals when it's just a reporting error like yours.

I'm going through this exact same thing right now - just hit the 3 week mark since filing my appeal for a similar reporting issue. The financial stress while waiting is absolutely crushing, especially with rent and bills piling up. I ended up having to ask my landlord for an extension and started doing DoorDash just to have some income coming in. It's humiliating having to explain to everyone why I can't pay my bills when I should be getting unemployment benefits I earned. Reading all these timelines here is both reassuring and terrifying - sounds like we're all looking at 2+ more months of waiting. I called that Claimyr service someone mentioned and actually got through to EDD for the first time in weeks. The rep couldn't speed things up but at least confirmed my appeal was "in process" which was something. Also started looking into emergency rent assistance programs in my area. Madison, definitely don't wait on exploring those options - the applications can take time too. This whole system is designed to make people give up but we just have to keep pushing through. Most people seem to win these reporting error appeals eventually.

I'm currently 38 days into waiting for my appeal hearing after being disqualified for a similar work separation reporting issue. The financial stress has been absolutely crushing - I had to move back in with my parents temporarily because I couldn't afford rent anymore. What's helped me cope is creating a daily routine that includes job searching in the morning and doing Uber Eats in the afternoon/evening. I'm making about $400-500 a week with Uber which isn't much but at least covers basic expenses. One thing I learned is to document EVERYTHING - save all your emails, texts, paystubs from your last job, and any communication with EDD. Also, I finally got through to EDD using that Claimyr service after weeks of failed attempts, and the rep told me LA county appeals are currently running 8-10 weeks due to backlog. It's brutal but hang in there Madison - from what I've seen, reporting error appeals have a really high success rate once you actually get your hearing. The system is completely broken but most of us do eventually get our benefits with full backpay.

I'm going through the exact same situation right now - filed my appeal 29 days ago after being disqualified for a work separation issue and the waiting has been absolutely brutal! Reading through everyone's experiences here really shows how broken this system is, but it's also comforting to know I'm not alone in this nightmare. Like so many others have mentioned, I had to swallow my pride and start doing Instacart to cover basic expenses while waiting. It's frustrating having to explain to everyone why I can't pay bills when I should be getting benefits I rightfully earned. One thing that's helped me is setting up payment plans with utilities and being upfront with my landlord about the EDD situation - most were more understanding than I expected. I also used that Claimyr service people mentioned and finally got through to an EDD rep who confirmed my appeal is moving through the system, which at least gave me some peace of mind. Madison, definitely don't wait on exploring gig work options and those assembly member offices - even small actions help when you're feeling powerless in this process. The timeline sucks but it sounds like most people with reporting errors like ours do eventually win with full backpay. Hang in there, we're all supporting each other through this mess!